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Hongkong Daily Press.
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No. 24798. BEBALFÍ HONG KONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1938. ЯL ME*ЛTHAT Price
DEFENCES OF BURMAH ARE DISCUSSED
Rangoon. Feb, 14.
The Burmah House of Repre-
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sentatives discussed the defences READY RESPONSE TO of Burmah today, and stated that DAILY PRESS APPEAL
the existing and contemplated de- fences of the country are adequate
Ready response to the appeal" by to meet all eventualities. Burmah the Daily Press for funds to provide enjoys protection of the British medical aid for wounded Chinese Navy and Air Force. and it is soldiers was received yesterday understood that air raid defences with donations of £5 sterling from for the town of the country will Mrs. J. H. Padwick and of $10 from 'be, considered —(Reuter, Bulletin). “A Pro-Chinese Belton” to the Dally
Press Field Dressings Fund.
47 CASES OF SMALL-POX
European Among Sufferers
No less than 47 fresh" cases of small-pax, bf which 14 occurred in the Victoria registration district and stx in Kowloon, were notified to the Health authorities for the 48 hours ended midnight Sunday.
Mr. R. M. M King, of the staff of Messrs. Johrison. Stokes and Master, and, well-known member
Various organisations are busily engaged preparing field dressing. outfits under the auspices of the Red Cross but they are handicap- ped in their work by lack of funds for purchasing materials.
BASE IS NOT CHALLENGE TO
NEW SINGAPORE GRAVING DOCK OFFICIALLY OPENED
Sir Shenton Thomas Speaks On Great Enterprise For Peace
TO WAR
BRITISH EMPIRE MUST BE STRONG
Singapore, February 14.
"THIS NAVAL BASE IS NOT A CHALLENGE TO WAR but an insurance against war, and a symbol of the care of the Mother Country for her people. The British Empire is one of the most potent influences to civilisation, but it must be strong," declared His Excellency Sir Shenton Thomas... G.C.M.G., O.B.E, Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of Malaya. when he opened the new graving dock and Naval Base at Singapore today.
One hundred thousand field dressings are urgently needed and to help with this work of mercy the Daily Press is making an ap- peat to its readers through the
Half-an-hour later, Sir Shenton Thomas, at the invitation of Colonel J. J. Llewellin, Civil Lord Daily Press Field Dressings Fund.
Contributions of any amount will of the Admiralty, named the dock the King George the Sixth dock, and unveiled a tablet situated on
the dock bank.
*** THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS were present for the ceremony, and, amid their cheers, mingled with the booming of guns, His Excellency the Governor, aboard the yacht Seabelle II sailed through a ribbon across the 134-foot entrance to the new graving dock.
be welcomed and may be sent to the Daily Press, Marina House. Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
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óf the ALK.C.C. junior ericket DERBY CASH SWEEP
to
League team, was admitted hospital during the week-end suf- fering from small-pox.
The public will be interested to learn that the number of tickets It is understood that Mr. King is sold in the Dollar Cash Sweep, in suffering from a mild attack and connection with the Hong Kong his condition is not regarded as Derby, and run by the Hong Kong,
Jockey Club now exceeds 215,000. serious.
NEW DEAN
WELCOMED
AT CATHEDRAL
Bishop Hall Pays Tribute To Work Of Chinese Church
DISTINGUISHED GATHERING
JOVIAL AND SMILING HAPPILY, carrying himself with a calm and benign "dignity, the Rev. John Leonard Wilson new Dean of St. John's Cathedral and Arch-deacon of Hong Kong, created a deep impression on the members of his congregation whom he met at the Reception and Tea held in his honour in the Halt of the Cathedral yesterday evening. Well over 200 people attended.
Among those present were His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, His Excellency the Commander-In-Chlef of the China Station, Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, Major-General A. W. Bartho- lomew. His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, Six Henry. Pollock. the Director of Education. Mr. G. R. Sayer, Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Dr. S. W. Tso, Mr. P. S. Cassidy, Mr. L. C. F. Bel- lamy, Professor C. A. Middleton Smith. Professor L. Forster, Rev. K. McKenzie Dow, Rev. G. E. Carpenter. Rev. D. Rosenthal, Rev. "L. L. Nash, Rev. E. J. Benaltt, Capt. S. H. Batty-Smith, A.D.C.,
and many others.
The weather was duli and sultry.
EARLIER IN THE PROCEEDINGS. Sir Shenton Thomas, and Colonel Llewellin accompanied by Vice-Admiral L. G. E. Crabbe, CB.. CIE, until recently acting Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, made a two and a half hours trip round the Island in the Seabelle II to the Straits of Johore from the Singapore roads passing en route the new Base and other important features of the Island's £30,000,000 defences, including big guns in huge concrete emplacements, reported to be 15-inch and 18-inch guns with a range of 20 miles.
and fortunately coincides with the over ceremony today."
He alluded to the whole of the American nation which 19 30 closely akin to our OWTI In aspirations and, ideals.
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CELEBRATION IN HONOUR OF ROYAL BIRTH
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PRECEDENT IS SET BY LADY LINLITHGOW
New Delhi, Feb. 14. Lady Linlithgow, wife of the Viceroy of India, set a precedent when she attended a
press. con- ference in making an appeal for the King-Emperor's anti-tuber-. culosis fund. She hopes to collect £1,000,000 and £160,000 bas mi- ready been promised.
Lady Lulithgow said that 95 per cent of the sums collected will be ziven back to the people of India The birth of a daughter to Their Indirectly in the way of relief and Royal Highnesses Princess Juliana medical assistance and only fire and Prince Bernhard was officially per cent will be devoted to re- celebrated in Hong Kong last night search-(Router Bulletin).
with a reception by the Acting Consul-General for the Nether- lands (Dr. F. A. van Woerden) in the anner of the Hong Kong Club, Over 500 guests attended and were received by Dr. van Woerden and Mrs. D. G. E. Middleburg, wife of the Vice-Consul
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RISE IN COST
OF LIVING IN SHANGHAI
Welcoming the guests. Dr. van Woerden sald that the birth of a royal daughter to the House of Orange had been the occasion for a spontaneous demonstration of has increased by more than one- loyalty by Netherlanders through- out the world.
Like a torch applied.to fuel, news of the happy event had Aashed to the four corners of the earth and had been greeted with joy by every Netherlander.
Shanghai, Feb. 14. The cost of living in Shanghai
third in the Ave-month period be- tween July and December 1937, ac- cording to index figures just re- leased by the National Tariff Com- Just before reaching the new Federated Malay States
mission. The greatest increase is amounting to Base. the Government yacht party | Johore
registered by the price for fuel was joined by HH. the Sultan of £1.000,000 annually during the
which has more than doubled.. Johore, and the whole party, im-last five years.
"The base is not a challenge. to
In conclusion. Dr. van Woerden Prices of food provisions and mis- pressively escorted by two patrol
declared Bir Shenton
said with what great pleasure it cellaneous items rose by about 50 launches and two Fleet Air Arm war." squadrons, was greeted on arrival Thomas, "but an insurance against Colonel Llewellin affirmed that was he and his fellow-countrymen and 20 per cent. respectively. while House rental and cost of by 17 guns.
war, and a syurl of the care of the Base was not
to bere in Hong Kong celebrated the a menace
clothing remained virtually un- "This is a great enterprise for the Mother Country for her anyone.
No. warlike destre had birth on such friendly" territory,
changed.-(Reuter). peace," declared His Excellency people. The British Empire is prompted its building.” “We sign-| *Proposing the tosat > of Her in opening the new graving dock, one of the most potent influences ed the Kellogg Pact and we mean Majesty Queen Wilbemina and thé Sir. Shenton paid tribute not only to civilisation but it must be to keep it," he declared.(Rectar), Royal House of Orange, His Ex-live long enough to celebrate her cellency the Governor (Bir Geofry Golden Jubilee but also ber THANKS EXPRESSED
Eighty planes roared overhead. Northcate) assured Dr. van Woer- Colonel Llewellin, speaking on as salute of 17 guns was fired den and Mrs. Middleburg, on behalf Diamond Jubilee as Queen of the behalf of the Admiralty, thanked | at the conclusion of the ceremony of the gathering, how greatly everyone concerned for the Col. Llewellin introduced thepleased they were to honour the "This birth is indeed a blessed BIG CONTRIBUTIONS
achievement and. on behalf of heads of all departments concerned birth of a daughter to Their Royal event in continuing the royal line His Excellency Instanced the the British Government, expressed in the building of the dock includ-Highnesses Frincess Juliana and and may all blessings be accorded Colony's contribution of over thanks to all concerned for their ing three Indians and three Prince Bernhard.
this royal baby," said. Sir Geoffry £2,500,000 during the past five assistance, specially mentioning Chinese who were in charge of
Northcote, years, including £60,000 voted by New Zealand.
four thousand workmen Subse-
to the Colony which had presented strong." the land but to the whole of Malaya which had shared the burden of imperial defence.
EIGHTY PLANES
the Legislative Council this morn- The Civil Lord of the Admiraltyquently four hundred persons were ing at the instance of the welcomed the Malay rulers also invited as guests to board ELMS. unofficial members, while big con- representatives of the United aircraft-carrier Eagle, where tributions had been made by the States
visit Navy. whose
so reception was held-Reuter)...,
'Demonstration Against Japan
Tokyo, February 14.
"DESPITE BRITISH EXCUSES, there is every evidence that the visit of three United States cruisers to Singapore in connection with the opening of the British Naval Base there is nothing more than a demonstration against Japan", say Japanese press despatches from Singapore today.
The despatches continue, "In short, nobody can deny that Britain, following the successful cam- paign of isolating Germany from the world before the Great War, is now trying to Isolate Japan from the world by forming a joint front in the Pacific between Britain, America and the Netherlands. The messages from Singapore to Japanese, with the exception of FRIENDLY GESTURE Tokyo describe the restive atmos-the Consul-General, Mr. Okamo,
Singapore, Feb. 13. phere surrounding the inaugural was allowed to participate.
Three United States cruisers, | ceremonies of Britain's gigantle Mr. Okamo was invited as "a the Trenton, Memphis and MIl- Naval Base which they say is be- matter of diplomatic courtesy but wankee, have arrived at the naval The speakers were the Bishop.happytime amongst them. Aping attended by more than 12,000 even the Japanese newspaper men base for the opening of the new 1Rt. Rev. Ronald Hall), the Reva plause). Frank Short, J. R. Higgs, Lee Kau-) yan, and H. W. Baines, and Mr. H. Owen-Hughes.
prominent people of Britain, America, the Netherlands, Austra- Ha, India, China and other coun-i
GOOD FELLOWSHIP The Rev. Mr. Short, speaking on the London
Mission, tries. The Bishop cald he did not want behalf of
stressed the spirit of co-operation
were to welcome Mr. and Mrs.
The arrival there. of three
to say more than how glad her and good fellowship prevailing be-American cruisers is described as Wlison into their midst. The joy tween the different Churches in of a flying start was tremendous the Colony and said he hoped for the day when unity would be and they had this: he was sure they would have a joyful
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REJOICING IN NETHERLANDS
The news of the birth of a Royal Princess was received with de- light by the people of the Netherlands. The plcture above 'shows
heralds who made publle announcements of the birth.
were excluded."
dock tomorrow, after a 13 days The messages add that foreign non-stop trip from Sydney. circles in Singapore consider the Official calls were exchanged British authorities "intolerant.". between Rear-Admiral Townsend
and Vice-Admiral Ramsay. ·
The Japanese despatches fore- an incidental happening.
cast that Britain "wont relax her The United States ships are not Although 4,000 Indians and na-intention to bring collective pres-participating in the opening cere- tives of the Straits Settlements sure on Japan, despite France's re-mony, but it is expected that they and Chinese were included in the❘ fusal to join in a joint front, in will be fully dressed for the occa. guests invited to the ceremonies. view of the delicate internationalton. the
declared that no situation."--(Reuter).
messages
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Page 2-Servants imprisoned. Pos- Page 4-Leading article: War session of arma. Godown fre effects on Japan Correspon- enquiry.
dence. Personal paragraphs." Page 3-Cabinet split rumours Page 9-Buccessful defeat of pro-
denied. Schuschnigg's firm stand. Page 4-Week-end gale! causes terror. Generalissimo asks world to check Japanese.
Japanese coup in Canton. Mr. Churchill mentioned for War Office. FA Cup draw. Page 10.--Sport news and notes.
Body-
Pago 5-Cinema notices. Dis- Page 11-China's chance.
coveries in Egypt. Japan service | pensions to be revised.
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Netherlands.
His Excellency also spoke in ap- Sir Geoffry Northcote compared preciation of the friendship and the reign of Queen Wilhemina with co-operation which existed between that of Queen Victoria and referred Great Britain and Holland and to the cool courage and calm wis-pointed out that keen interest was dom shown by both these món being taken in the work of the arches in performing their royal Netherlanders in the Dutch East duties."
Indies where they were showing their gentis for colonisation.
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He expressed the hope that Queen. Wilhemina would not only
AIR RAID LECTURES
CONCLUDE
Colonel Irwin On Colony Defence Measures
GOVERNOR EXPRESSES THANKS
TO SPEAKERS
"We must be able to put our; form, which will be sold at cost defence measures into effect at a price." few hours notice. In these modern Speaking on the subject, "Air Rear-Admiral Townsend stated: days, established methods of pass- Raid Precautions in General" the "We are merely lookers-on. Our ing from peace to war through lecturer said:- attendance is a nice, friendly ges emergency periods, ultimatums and I have been asked by your Air ture, but it has no international final declarations of war, are out of Raide Precautions Sub-Committee significance,”—(Reuter).
fashion. We must prepare for all to wind up the series of Lectures three to arrive simultaneously and which have been given in this hall. unheralded in 2 five-hundred Any qualifications 1 have for "this pound borib," emphasised Col. N. task are not due to any special M. S. Irwin, DS.O., M.C., G.S.O. 1.knowledge of the technical side of China Command, at the China Air Raids Precautions measures but Fleet Club Theatre yesterday even- because "Defence" of the Colony ing, when he gave the concluding as a whole is my particular respon- lecture of the course of public albility. both to the General Officer lectures on air raid precautions, Commanding and through him to before a large audience.
the Governor, and an essential part
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At the conclusion of the lecture, of the defence of the Colony are (Our Own Correspondent).
His Excellency, the Governor. Sir all measures which will reduce if Geoffry Northcote, expressed on not eliminate the dangers of riot, London, Feb. 14. « behalf of the public, and Govery panic and general chaos on what London silver prices today were ment, his most sincere thanks to we call the "Home" Front." These down 1/8, for Forward and un- the Naval, Military and civilian dangers seriously increase the changed for Spot:
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